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Luxury Lowry Hotel’s riverside restaurant launches brand new summer menu

Summer on a plate. In partnership with The Lowry hotel.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 9th August 2024

You don’t have to be staying in the beautiful Lowry Hotel to enjoy some of the amazing spaces it offers.

And now its stunning waterside restaurant The River Restaurant is running full pelt into summer with a brand new seasonal menu. 

The space itself went through an extensive refurbishment a few years ago to become the bright and colourful space loved by guests and visitors alike. 

With huge windows overlooking the river below, and with its location within the five-star Lowry Hotel, it’s consistently become one of the top places to go for dinner in Salford and Manchester. 

The River Restaurant’s brand new summer a la carte menu puts summer on a plate from appetiser to dessert. 

These vibrant new additions include some of the restaurant’s most favoured dishes, including baby roasted chorizo, padron peppers, and a sourdough basket with smoked whipped butter and honey.

Sounds like the streets of San Sebastian rather than Salford so far. 

For starters, there’s a tomato Provencal with consommé, parmesan and basil; beef tartare with anchovies, brioche and truffle; and a potato and gruyere tartlet served with radish, pear and olive.

The Lowry's River Restaurant has launched a new summer menu
The Lowry's River Restaurant has launched a new summer menu
The Lowry's River Restaurant has launched a new summer menu
The River Restaurant at The Lowry Hotel has launched a new summer menu. Credit: Supplied

Mains are seasonal and include free range cornfed chicken breast with BBQ lettuce, sweetcorn, chestnut mushrooms and foie gras vin jaun; and a fresh seabass fillet served with courgette, spring onion, Parisienne ragout and sauce vierge.

For the non-meat eaters, a ratatouille is accompanied by pomme anna, tomato fondue and seeds, Roscoff and parsley and an artichoke barigoule is served alongside carrots, gremolata, koffman’s potato and tomato.

Or you can always turn to the classic grill, with dishes like salmon steak, 30-day dry aged sirloin or beef fillet, a lamb rump or a chateaubriand to share. Each meat is served with confit tomato, portobello mushroom, fries and a choice of sauce.

Feeling hungry yet? You can book your table for The River Restaurant at The Lowry Hotel and see the full menu here. 

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Nostalgic ready-to-drink Breezer makes UK return after a decade

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Nostalgic ready-to-drink Breezer makes UK return after a decade

An iconic ready-to-drink favourite has launched back into the UK – oh yes, Breezer is back. 

First launched in the 1990s, Breezers – then pitched as an ‘alcopop’ – were a staple on dancefloors and at barbecues right across the UK. 

And now Bacardi has decided to bring these delicious, fruity, easy-drinking bottles back to British shores. 

There are three new flavours to try as Breezers return to your fridges – Zesty Orange, Zingy Lime, and Crisp Watermelon.

And Breezer launched back into Manchester last night with a suitably memorable party, turning a spot in the Northern Quarter into a corner shop. 

The ‘local Cornerbop’ was stacked with your usual essentials, plus shelf after shelf of these colourful glass ready-to-drink bottles. 

Nostalgic ready-to-drink Breezer makes UK return after a decade
Inside the Breezer ‘Cornerbop’ corner shop in Manchester
Nostalgic ready-to-drink Breezer makes UK return after a decade
Breezer is back, in three new flavours

The Breezer relaunch party saw Tarsza and Rennie Peters spinning nostalgic anthems with a modern twist at a pop-up party in a corner shop.

Steve Young, business unit director for Bacardi in the UK & Ireland, said: “We know there is a lot of love for Breezer in the UK, and we are confident a new generation of consumers will fall in love with the new Breezer.

“RTDs are booming, however, the Flavoured Alcoholic Beverages category could do with a bit more excitement. By bringing back Breezer we’re definitely putting the fruity taste into FAB.”

The iconic ready-to-drink classic is back – and better than ever. 

Follow @breezer on Instagram for more.

18+, please drink responsibly.

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Outdoor clothing brand Arc’teryx to open flagship store in Manchester this week

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Outdoor clothing brand Arc'teryx to open flagship store in Manchester this week

Premium outdoor clothing brand Arc’teryx is opening its first brand store in Manchester this week – and its first UK shop outside of London. 

In the brand new two-storey retail space, shoppers will find everything they need for their outdoor adventures, whether it’s hiking, climbing, or snow sports. 

The new store will be packed with technical, high-performance outerwear and equipment, from footwear, packs and accessories to Arc’teryx harnesses you can try out in-store. 

Everything is designed with a commitment to perform in even the most demanding of environments – and yes, that includes the brutal rain of the North West of England…

It’s a fitting location for Arc’teryx to open a milestone new store, just 25 miles from the Peak District and the gritstone climbs that helped to shape trad climbing in the UK.

Inside the 567 sq metre shop on New Cathedral Street, there’ll also be a ReBIRD™ Service Centre that will offer free gear repair, care, and washing services, ensuring your equipment stays in peak condition season after season.

That’s alongside a dedicated Community Area designed for events, movie nights, and gatherings, plus a local map that highlights the best spots for climbing, hiking and trail running around Manchester. 

UK athletes and local ambassadors will be sharing their favourite places to visit, inspiring your next adventure. 

Once inspiration strikes, you can pick up a local trail book in the community area, and buy these top-of-the-range bits of kit, choosing from Arc’teryx’s core assortment, including trail and climb gear, with snow gear to follow.

Local artists will be on hand to create inspirational artworks, starting in July with an installation from NOTS. 

Sven Radtke, General Manager Arc’teryx EMEA, said: “Manchester is a vibrant urban hub that serves as a launchpad for outdoor enthusiasts. Its proximity to diverse natural landscapes makes it a gateway to the outdoors and a haven for hiking, climbing and other activities.

“Our goal is to help our core communities get out, doing what they love, equipped with the most high-performance gear to reach their goals.” 

The Canadian brand is already distributing products through more than 2,400 locations worldwide, but this new Manchester opening is a key milestone for adventurers in the UK.

Arc’teryx opens on 6 New Cathedral Street on Thursday 10 July. 

OPENING HOURS

  • Mon – Sat: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sun: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM

To celebrate the opening, Arc’teryx is running a series of events and experiences:

  • 10 July – Store opens
  • 17 July – Grand Opening Party (RSVP opens on 11 July and will be linked on Instagram @arcteryxuk)
  • 18 July – 6.30pm-9.30pm – Grand Opening Climbing Party at the Big Depot Climbing Centre
  • 19 July – Grand Opening Day in Store with several activations

Follow @arcteryxuk for more information about the opening celebrations, or visit the events page.

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